How to install a 242 transfer case in a Jeep Grand Cheorkee. Here are the steps I went through to install the rebuilt 242 transfer case with the swapped input shaft from a 249 transfer case. We start by placing the 242 transfer case on a jack to lift it into place. The transfer case weighs close to 90 pounds, so it’s a good idea to have a buddy help you lift it into place. Once you have it positioned and the input shaft engaging the transmission, it’s just a matter of placing a few of the transfer case mounting bolts to hold it in place. Some of these transfer case mounting bolts can be very difficult to reach. I cover how I accessed them better in this video: How to remove transfer case.
Once it’s in position, I show attaching the speed sensor, shift indicator, vent, and other parts necessary for the transfer case swap.
Be sure to check out my video on comparing the 249 to 242 transfer case:
Here’s my video on removing the input shaft from the 249 transfer case:
Here’s a great video of rebuilding a 242 transfer case: